“He was sleeping a lot and didn’t like school, but it was all typical teenager stuff. Charlie was Charlie. There was nothing about him that made me think he was depressed. His death was – and continues to be – a complete shock.”

Police officers were called to Charlie’s home at around 4pm. The teen had not been at school that day, the inquest heard.

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Charlie was found lying on his back in the front hall and wearing his school uniform, with bruising around his throat. Searching the property, police found evidence suggesting that Charlie had fallen to the floor from height.

Charlie’s GP, Dr Stuart Baker at French Weir Health Centre confirmed the teen had no history of mental health problems.

The inquest also heard there was no history of problems at school, and he was getting good grades.

A post mortem revealed the cause of death was asphyxia/hanging, but noted that the method he had used was not consistent with those trying to take their own life.

The inquest also heard he had left no note or any indication of an attempt to end his life.

Senior Coroner for Somerset, Tony Williams recorded the cause of death, but ruled out suicide, saying: “While it is clear that Charles Keay lost his life as a result of asphyxia or hanging, the evidence has not disclosed how the cause of death arose.

“His intentions at the time could not be determined.”

Are you affected by any issues raised by this article?

Talk to someone.

There are useful helplines and websites available now.

Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org .

Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.

Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information. http://www.depressionalliance.org/

Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying. http://studentsagainstdepression.org/

The Sanctuary (0300 003 7029) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, for people who are struggling to cope - experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or in crisis.